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The specimens were obtained on the hills near 

 Lewes in Sussex, in June, 1874. 



See "Bough Notes," Vol. L, Plate 27. 



CUCKOO. (MATURE). 

 Case 60. 



The Cuckoo, as most people are aware, is only 

 a summer visitor to Great Britain, its arrival being 

 eagerly looked for as one of the signs of approach- 

 ing spring. 



It is common all over the country, its well- 

 known note being heard as frequently on the wild 

 moors of Sutherland as on the furze-covered Downs 

 of Sussex. 



Its curious habit of entrusting its egg to the 

 care of other species is so generally known as to 

 need but a passing mention. A long list of these 

 foster-parents is given by many authors, the 

 commonest being in my opinion the Meadow Pipit, 

 Wagtail, and Eeed Warbler. 



In some districts the natives have an idea that 

 during the winter this bird turns into a Hawk. I 

 have been gravely assured that specimens showing 

 the change have been frequently obtained, only 

 unfortunately not preserved. 



The specimens in the case were shot on the 

 Downs near Brighton in May, 1870. 



BUZZARD. (IMMATURE. ) 

 Case 61. 



The young Buzzards, as soon as they leave the 

 care of the parent birds, are remarkably 

 unsuspicious of danger, and are nearly certain to 

 fall victims to the first trap that comes in their 

 way. 



